>>>THE GENESIS PROJECT<<<

want to see it anodizing :slight_smile:

What a beauty!

Matt, you nailed (knurled) it! All the knurling gives off a soft looking sheen to it that is hard to describe, very cool. Look forward to beam shots.

Wow, handmade

That looks so orsm. I honestly haven’t seen a light like it. The grooves in the knurling break it up beautifully. The angles on the heat sink and the tailcap the way the angles flow inwards and the difference in size looks to me really good in there proportions. Its lights like this that make you want to build more, different looking lights and I’ve only scratched the surface about what is amazing about your light. Thanks for that.

best of DNA from Elektrolumens, HDS RA and Malkoff!

If you look closely at one of the pictures you'll find that I literally "couldn't have done it with out ya" Kent. Thanks man.

That light looks fantastic! And sort of retro, makes me think of my father's sixties hand razor, same material, same knurling.

that’s some really beautiful machining - I can only aspire to that level!

Couple of Q though - what driver and switch (and where!) did you use? Was that LED board a stock one from somewhere or a custom job (hence Kent reference?)? I like to see the guts as well as the glory :slight_smile:

White gold color

Knurling is epic, apply forehead to flashlight body > instant headlamp.

Awesome so far! I can't get over how quickly you can bang out such a superb light. Man! To have your skills!! I'd never have to buy another flashlight again.

So what is the final piece of the puzzle? HAIII anodizing? Tritium filled slots?

Well I did notice, and hope it works out for you. But, I wouldn’t have blamed you if you were just using it as a gauge for the pill :). Like mattthemuppet, I’m curious on how the dual battery, driver, leds tie together. Right now I can only speculate.

Final scene revealed!

I hope you guys enjoy.

That looks absolutely amazing. And there’s no such thing as too much knurling :slight_smile:

Matt, I watched both videos, and enjoyed this whole thread a lot! You made a truly awesome light!
And you seem like a great guy too! :slight_smile: Do not hesitate sharing more of what you do or making more videos in the future.

Maybe I missed the part, but where did the 4A buck driver come from?

Thank You Matt.

Matt. Do I curse you or thank you. Hmmm. After a lot off thought I will do both. I will curse you as I will spend the next two days looking at everything Duracoat. I will thank you as this is probably what I’ve been looking for to finish lights. If you were here right now I’d be very scared as I want to give you a big hug.
Again fantastic build and I love the finish. Thanks for taking the time to do the video. :beer:

Thanks RaceR,

You didn't miss the part about what the driver is, I just left it out. All I can say for now is that its a board that found a way to vary the current on, even up to much higher levels if needed. I have plans for it so you will see more about it from me down the road.

It is I who owe you thanks sir. Great idea for this competition. I hope we do it for many years to come.

Glad I could help you find a new way to empty your wallet.

very nice work VB and i love the duracoat idea…top notch or should i say top knurl.